As if there weren’t enough common ailments to worry about, there are some rare & exotic diseases to worry about too.
This quick video provides some insight about horse diseases that you may not have heard of. Be sure to ask your vet about them next time they are around, first hand knowledge from them is always the best.
Although there is very little to worry about with most of these, it is good to have a basic understanding of them…just in case you need it.
Sadly, horses are more prone to stomach ulcers than you may think. Sadly they generally occur due to unsuitable feeding practices, limited outside space & the unprecedented stresses of life in the 21st century.
If you are interested in the subject be sure to check out a guest post about ulcers written by Eleanor Van Natta Could Your Horse Have Ulcers? If you think your horse has an ulcer, call your vet!
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Sometimes it feels like horses are an accident waiting to happen, it seems like there is always something ready to go wrong.
Such is life with big animals of prey, and it’s part of what we like about them, their unpredictability. Fortunately there is a fantastic online horse communities who put together helpful info & tips.
Jeez, who knew there were so many skin diseases. That’s funny, I’m feeling a little itchy…
TMJ problems are something to take seriously in your horse as pain in that area can create other issues for an equine.
TMJ discomfort can change eating habits as well as the way a horse carries their head and accepts equipment around their face. This short video provides symptoms to look out for and simple ways to determine if your horse needs to see a vet.
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Although it may sound strange to someone who doesn’t know the equine animal, gut sounds are like music to a horse owner’s ears.
In a nutshell, no gut sounds usually means problems. Horses cannot vomit, so there is only one way out, which can present some very obvious problems.
This video covers how to listen to the gut of a horse you suspect has colic. However, part of any horse owner’s daily routine should be to check for gut sounds.
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Out of all of the amazing horse colors out there, I must confess that pintos have always been my favorite.
Perhaps it’s the interesting splotchy shapes or the lovely contrast between stark white and dark colors. Whatever it is, the bonus is that they come in all shapes & sizes & can be found in many breeds.
This video provides a (very) brief look at the history of pinto breeds & their different types.
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We all know and love the iconic mustang of the wild west. Well, they actually come from Spain – but have been on North America for long enough to be considered rather native here.
These days it seems like the only time we see mustangs in the news they are being rounded up and taken from the land they claimed long before we did.
Here is a quick video about what a mustang is & some distinguishing factors they carry.
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This is perhaps one of the strangest horse-related videos I’ve seen on youtube in a while so I thought I’d pass it along.
If you are into My Little Ponies, then you may get a huge kick out of this show. I did a little research and don’t believe it’s playing anywhere. Although there are copies of the DVD floating around online for purchase.
If you are a believer that the ponies are a bit creepy as they are will be fully justified in feeling that way after watching the clip below.
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The Arabian breed is clearly too large to be contained in June, so it’s spilling over into July. I thought this video was a good resource and wanted to share.
If you haven’t already checked out the Arabian videos of June you can learn a little about Arabian history, a few interesting facts, some common misconceptions and to balance that some common characteristics to all Arabians. Should I go digging and find more I’ll turn Arabians into a two month extravaganza! 😀
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In keeping with our Arabian month of June today we learn a little more about the mighty Arabian horse. In the past few weeks we’ve learned a little about their history, some interesting Arabian facts as well as some common misconceptions about the breed.
This week we learn a little about them as animals. There are Arabians strains from all over the world, however they all have some characteristics in common that are specific to Arabian blood. The video below covers both physical characteristics as well as those in personality & character.
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June is officially Arabian video month & so far we’ve learned a little history and some interesting facts about the lovely Arabian breed. These animals have been around a long time and their blood flows through the veins of most modern breeds.
Today we take it in a different direction and discuss some of the common misconceptions & myths about this breed. In some circles Arabians are thought to be highly strung and even difficult, (which is true in some breeding circles & strains) but not to most Arabian breeders. This is an breed noted for their versatility, hardiness & agreeability.
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Last week we took a look at a brief history of the Arabian breed. While searching I found a lot of great videos about this majestic breed so video Sundays in June are officially dedicated to the Arabian.
This video provides a quick look at some interesting facts about the Arabian breed that you may not know (albeit these are western facts). For example, who knew that George Washington preferred the breed? Mysterious animals, their legacy has carried across oceans and we continue to learn more about them.
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